Lotte's Yuto Kimura will start in the game against Nippon-Ham at 6 PM.

Kimura commented through the team, "I will focus on doing my best as I pitch, and I will throw with all my might to contribute to the team's win and bring good momentum to the team."

So far this season, Kimura has pitched 12 innings in 2 games, with a record of 0 wins and 1 loss and ERA of 5.25. He pitched against Nippon-Ham on March 31st, giving up 7 runs in 6 innings and pitcher lose. Kimura will take mound aiming for his first win of the season and a series win against Nippon-Ham.